A) Extended Run
1) Titanique
B) What Else is Happening This Week and More
2) Bedlam's Do More: New Plays Series
5/23 - 5/25
THIS PROGRAM WILL NO LONGER BE RUNNING THIS SUMMER
3) CSC Summer Acting Intensive
4) Centenary Stage Co. Seeks Applicants for 2023/2024 Internship Program
5) Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Co. Presents e-Motion
5/26 - 6/4
6) Kimberly Akimbo to Give NYC Students Their Broadway Debuts
and Announces Great Adventure Grants
7) NJPAC Upcoming Event
Trevor Noah 5/25
8) Playwrights Welcome Program to Be Relaunched
9) South Street Seaport Museum 2023 Summer Launch Celebration
5/24
10) Stranger Sings One Night Only Streaming Event
5/27
11) Two River Theater Announces 2023/2024 Season
A) Extended Run
1) Titanique
When the music of Céline Dion makes sweet Canadian love with the eleven-time Oscar®-winning film Titanic, you get Titanique, a musical celebration that turns one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical and joyful slay-fest. Want to find out what really happened to Jack and Rose on that fateful night? Just leave it to Céline Dion to casually hijack a Titanic Museum tour and enchant the audience with her totally wild take, recharting the course of Titanic’s beloved moments and characters with her iconic song catalog. A one-of-a-kind musical voyage bursting with nostalgia, hilarity and heart, Titanique features powerhouse voices in show-stopping performances of such hits as “My Heart Will Go On,” “All By Myself”, and “To Love You More,” backed by the unparalleled energy of a full live band.
Daryl Roth Theatre (101 E. 15th St.)
Now closing 1/7
B) What Else is Happening This Week and More
2) BEDLAM ANNOUNCES CAST AND TICKET INFORMATION FOR
DO MORE: NEW PLAYS SERIES
PERFORMANCES RUN MAY 23-25
AT HOUGHTON HALL ARTS
FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE BY RESERVATION ONLY
VISIT BEDLAM.ORG FOR MORE INFORMATION
Bedlam’s DO MORE: NEW PLAYS readings series returns for its third year with five thrilling new plays. Curated by Associate Artistic Director Zachary Elkind, DO MORE: NEW PLAYS has developed work by writers including Zora Howard, Julian Hornik, Emily Gardner Xu Hall, Stefani Kuo, Eleanor Burgess, a.k. payne, and Zack Fine, as well as Talene Monahon‘s THE GOOD JOHN PROCTOR and Zuzanna Szadkowski and Deb Knox‘s FALL RIVER FISHING, both of which were ultimately produced in Bedlam’s Spring 2023 season. Bedlam is proud to be a home for the messy, necessary work of creating the next generation of classic plays.
DO MORE NEW PLAYS
ANNA KARENINA
May 23 at 6pm
By Rachel Vail
Created with and directed by Zachary Elkind
Adapted from the novel by Leo Tolstoy
Starring Susannah Millonzi, Ryan Quinn, Shaun Taylor-Corbett, Caroline Grogan, Zuzanna Szadkowski, Sean Boyce Johnson, Jamie Smithson, Emmet Smith, Spencer Lutvak, and Kyra Tantao.
DUPE
May 24 at 4pm
By Adrienne Dawes
Directed by Melissa Crespo
Starring Zuri Washington, Cherrye J. Davis, Claire Tyers, Linnea Wilson, and Omalolu Fiki
PRE OMEGA POINT
May 24 at 6pm
By Emily Breeze
Directed by Eric Tucker
Starring Patrick Brady, Violeta Picayo, Nora Kaye, Danielle Purdy, Arielle Yoder, Randolph Curtis Rand, Mike Labbadia, Caroline Grogan, Karen Alvarado, and Shaun Taylor-Corbett
COACH COACH
May 25 at 4pm
By Bailey Williams
Directed by Emma Rosa Went
Starring Constance Shulman, Layla Khoshnoudi, Merritt Janson, Jackie Abbott, Esther Williamson, and Denise Manning
FULLERTON
May 25 at 7pm
By Daniel K. Isaac
Directed by Ralph B. Peña
Starring Jon Norman Schneider, Mirirai, Michi Barall, Jeena Yi, Maaike Lanstra-Corn, Patrick Mulryan, Miles G. Jackson, and Annie McNamara
All performances will take place at Houghton Hall Arts, 22 East 30th Street. Tickets are available now at https://bedlam.org/do-more-new-plays-2023/
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THIS PROGRAM WILL NO LONGER BE RUNNING THIS SUMMER
3)
ANNOUNCES
THE CSC SUMMER
ACTING INTENSIVE
A NEW SUMMER THEATRE PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS BETWEEN 14 – 18 YEARS OLD
PRE-REGISTER FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS TODAY:
JUNE 26 – 30, 2023
JULY 17 – 21, 2023
JULY 17 – 28, 2023
JULY 24 – 28, 2023
Classic Stage Company (Jill Rafson, Producing Artistic Director; Amanda Feldman, Managing Director) is thrilled to announce the CSC Summer Acting Intensive, a new seasonal program offering week-long and two-week-long sessions for students between the ages of 14 – 18 years old. Through this program, students will have an opportunity to work with professional theatre artists to interpret classic plays at a premier Off-Broadway venue. Sessions begin June 24 and run through July 28. Pre-register today by visiting here.
Have you ever wondered how actors interpret texts? This summer, find out by immersing yourself in the words of great authors like María Irene Fornés, Anton Chekhov, William Shakespeare, August Wilson, and more at CSC! Work with professional actors and directors and make classic plays your own on one of Off-Broadway’s most iconic stages. Leave with a ready-to-go audition monologue and the confidence to explore any play boldly and skillfully.
Students can select to participate in the intensive during one of the three weeks:
June 26 – June 30, 2023
July 17 – July 21, 2023
July 24 – July 28, 2023
Students can also choose to go deeper by participating in a two-week option:
July 17 – July 28, 2023
The CSC Summer Acting Intensive will run Monday through Friday from 10:00am – 3:00pm, with a 30-minute lunch break beginning at 12:30pm each day.
Scholarship support is available by submitting a scholarship application. Learn more about the requirements here. To submit an application, click here.
For more information, please contact CSC Education Manager Marella Martin Koch at
marella.martinkoch@classicstage.org.
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4) CENTENARY STAGE COMPANY SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR 2023-2024 INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.
The Centenary Stage Company, a professional theatre in residence on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown, NJ, is currently applicants for the 2023 - 24 Artistic Internship Program. Centenary Stage Company is seeking to fill one internship position immediately and a second internship position no later than July 1, 2023. Interested applicants should submit a resume with two letters of recommendation via email as PDF attachments with the subject line: CSC Internship Application to youngc15@centenaryuniversity.edu. Applicants wishing to send hard materials via mail may do so by sending required materials to:
Attn: CSC Artistic Internship
Centenary Stage Company
400 Jefferson Street
Hackettstown, NJ 07840
Designed to provide interns the opportunity to explore all facets of the business of theatre, Artistic Interns will be immersed in all elements of theatrical and performing arts production from administrative to performance and production opportunities. The program is geared toward applicants who have completed their undergraduate training and are seeking to bridge the gap between their academic career and the professional industry while providing young artists a place to network and build their early careers. By providing real-world experience in a hands-on, fast-paced environment, the aim of the program is to equip Artistic Interns with a vast array of skills, knowledge, and experience. Artistic Interns will also work alongside and directly with industry professionals, both resident artists and nationally renowned professional guest artists, broadening their network of colleagues.
This is a paid internship with a monthly stipend. Additional per-performance stipends will be available to Artistic Interns participating in the Young Audience Series Touring program. No housing is provided. All applicants should be local with the ability to commute. The Artistic Internship is a yearlong commitment from the start date. Flexible evening and weekend availability as dictated by the CSC 2023-24 Performing Arts Event Calendar is required.
All interns, regardless of specific area of focus, will work closely with CSC staff and gain extensive training in daily operations and management of the business including assisting with marketing, development, fundraising, community and educational outreach, company and production management, patron relations, digital content creation, live stream production, graphic design, social media engagement, web development, and all other administrative initiatives. Artistic Interns will become proficient with Theatre Manager, the ticketing software used widely by performing arts organizations across North America, as well as various other software programs utilized by the organization, including but not limited to; Microsoft Office suite and various Adobe programs such as Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects. Although primarily administrative in nature, the program grants performance and/or technical opportunities to candidates interested in those areas of focus.
Performance-focused interns will be granted the opportunity to audition for and, if cast, perform in CSC mainstage productions. Although the internship does not guarantee casting in any CSC mainstage production, it does promise performance opportunities to those interested. Interns with a performance focus, if cast in a CSC mainstage production operating under a standard Actor's Equity Association (AEA) contract, may be eligible to join Actor's Equity Association through AEA's new Open Access Membership Policy. AEA membership is not guaranteed and is fully dependent on the rules and regulations of eligibility set forth by Actor's Equity Association. In addition, interns will be granted the opportunity to perform with the CSC Young Audience Series Touring program and those participating in the touring program will receive an additional per performance stipend.
Stage Management and Technical focused interns will be granted the opportunity to work on both mainstage and touring productions. Interns with this focus will have the opportunity to work in the production shops, rehearsal studios, backstage assignments, assistant director, assistant stage manage, operate light and sound boards, as well as various other production responsibilities as dictated by individual production needs. These interns will have the opportunity to work with resident production staff, alongside guest professionals in lighting, scenery, sound, costume, and with AEA stage managers and actors. These interns will also be granted the opportunity to work with the CSC Young Audience Touring Program and participating interns will receive an additional per-performance stipend.
For more information regarding the Centenary Stage Company Internship please visit centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company box office at (908) 979-0900. The Centenary Stage Company box office is open Monday through Friday from 1:00-5:00 pm and two hours prior to performances. The box office is located in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University at 715 Grand Ave. Hackettstown, NJ. Centenary Stage Company can also be found across social media platforms; Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and Twitter. Like and follow to receive the latest in CSC news and special offers.
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5) Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company
Presents the World Premiere of
e-Motion
May 26 - June 4, 2023
In-Person at The Cherry Arts and Via Livestream
The Cherry Arts and Daniel Gwirtzman Dance Company present e-Motion, an intermission-less program-length dance from May 26 to June 4, 2023 at The Cherry Artspace, 102 Cherry Street, Ithaca, NY and everywhere online. Tickets for in-person performances are $35 for adults, $25 for seniors, $15 for students, and livestream tickets are $20. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit thecherry.org/e-motion. The livestream will be edited in real time from a three-camera shoot, designed for the screen. For more information, please visit: https://www.dancewithus.org/e-motion.
Award-winning choreographer Daniel Gwirtzman collaborates with award-winning playwright Saviana Stanescu for a piece that explores artificial intelligence, neuroscience and what it means to be human in a digital age. Gwirtzman creates a physical interpretation of Stanescu’s mind-bending text that brings conceptual ideas deep into the human body. The genre of the 45-minute work is dance and lives as a hybridized form, where dance meets theater. The score is primarily text, augmented by previously unheard music composed by the late Jeff Story, the Company’s longtime musical collaborator who passed away unexpectedly last April.
The narrative, accessible piece – an extended duet performed by Gwirtzman and Company dancer Sarah Hillmon – depicts a creator and a product. Which is which? Referencing Frankenstein of Mary Shelley’s imagination, this researcher is a neuroscientist and (unlike Shelley’s scientist), a woman. The narrative follows the presentation of the AI creature, for scholarly and public consumption. Our protagonist has worked for decades to arrive at this moment. The big launch. Experiments and demonstrations are given. What could go wrong?
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6) KIMBERLY AKIMBO
To Host
Broadway Debuts of
New York City Public High School Students
and
Announces the
GREAT ADVENTURE GRANTS
To Fund Local High School Musical Productions
The eight-time Tony Award-nominated musical KIMBERLY AKIMBO, in partnership with the New York City Public Schools Theater Program, is hosting three New York City public high school show choirs as they make their Broadway debuts on stage at the Booth Theater.
Immediately following the performance, on Thursday May 18, students from Frank Sinatra High School for the Arts (Thursday, May 18) performed a specially-arranged song from the Tony-nominated score of KIMBERLY AKIMBO. The other participating schools, Professional Performing Arts High School (Thursday, May 25) and Talent Unlimited High School (Thursday, June 1) will each do the same on Thursday, May 25, and Thursday, June 1 respectively.
Also, KIMBERLY AKIMBO will launch the Great Adventure Grants, a unique initiative that will fund three local high school musical theater productions next year, helping defray licensing, production, and other costs associated with each school’s upcoming musical.
The initial recipients of this year’s grants are the Denzel Washington School of the Arts in Mount Vernon, NY; the High Tech High School in Secaucus, NJ; and the Pan American International High School in Queens, NY. Each school will receive a grant of $10,000. The Great Adventure Grants, which are being established as an annual initiative, seek to support student theater artists as they embark on the Great Adventure of musical theater.
For more information about the show, please visit KimberlyAkimboTheMusical.com
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7) NJPAC
Upcoming Event:
Trevor Noah
Tuesday, May 25th at 8 PM + 10 PM
NJPAC
Prudential Hall
Betty Wold Johnson Stage
One Center Street
Newark, New Jersey 07102
www.njpac.org
After the success of an extensive world tour in 2022, comedian Trevor Noah is heading back on the road with his 2023 Off The Record Tour, making a stop at New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). Noah recently announced the new tour, billed "Off the Record," entails 28 stops across the U.S. that will roll through Newark on Tuesday, May 25 at 8 PM and 10 PM.
This new set showcases his signature mix of personal stories from a hilarious global perspective. It's a must-see for fans of his many comedy specials, including Afraid of the Dark, Son of Patricia, and his 2022 Netflix special, I Wish You Would.
Tickets to see Trevor Noah are on sale by visiting NJPAC.org or calling 888. GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722) or by visiting the NJPAC Box Office at 1 Center Street, Newark, New Jersey.
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8) CONCORD THEATRICALS AND THE DRAMATISTS GUILD RELAUNCH
PLAYWRIGHTS WELCOME PROGRAM
REMOVING COST BARRIERS AND SUPPORTING
ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE FUTURE OF AMERICAN THEATRE
Concord Theatricals and The Dramatists Guild of America are thrilled to announce the relaunch of their Playwrights Welcome program. This national ticketing initiative asks theatres to offer tickets that would otherwise go unused (free of charge) to playwrights, composers, lyricists, and librettists.
Theatre can be cost-prohibitive to those who create it. Professional dramatists require professional tools; authors of new plays and musicals need to interact with other works, finding inspiration in the craft of their fellow artists, but this expenditure is often beyond their means.
That’s why Playwrights Welcome was developed for Dramatists Guild of America members by Samuel French, a Concord Theatricals company, along with input from other publishing and licensing houses. By providing available tickets (free of charge) to dramatists, theatres and arts organizations can remove cost barriers and share their productions with artists who may not otherwise be able to see these shows.
First launched in 2016, this program was founded on the belief that attending live theatre is an integral part of how writers learn their craft and grow as theatre artists. For more information on how to participate, see below or visit www.concordtheatricals.com/resources/playwrights-welcome.
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9) South Street Seaport Museum
2023 Summer Launch Celebration
Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at 10am
South Street Seaport Museum announces the 2023 Summer Launch celebration on May 24, 2023, at 10am. Join the Seaport Museum for remarks aboard Wavertree and the ceremonial ringing of the Ambrose bell to mark the opening day of the 2023 Sailing Season of the Museum’s historic vessels Pioneer and W.O. Decker. This free media event with local officials is open to the public, the Museum’s supporters, volunteers, and friends so sign up today to join in the festivities. Advanced registration is required. seaportmuseum.org/summer-launch
The Summer Sailing Season for the 1885 schooner Pioneer and the 1930 tugboat W.O. Decker, begins May 24 and runs through October. There’s still space available to join the first public sail of 2023, which is departing at 7pm that evening for a delightful Sunset Sail. Tickets ranging from $15–70 are now on sale. seaportmuseum.org/sailnyharbor
Sail the New York Harbor on 1885 Schooner Pioneer
Experience New York City like never before with the Seaport Museum’s thrilling two-hour sails aboard the historic 1885 schooner Pioneer! From May through October, the Museum’s daytime, sunset, and programmatic sails offer you the exclusive opportunity to take in the breathtaking views of the Big Apple from the deck of a National Register-listed vessel. As you set sail on an unforgettable journey, you’ll witness some of the city’s most iconic landmarks, including the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan’s architectural treasures, Governors Island, Ellis Island, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned New Yorker or a first-time visitor, this adventure promises to be a truly unforgettable experience. But that’s not all––as a guest on board, you’ll have the chance to get hands-on and help raise a sail or simply sit back and relax as you soak up the stunning scenery. And, for the perfect al fresco dining experience, bring along your favorite meal or snack, along with your preferred beverages or even a bottle of wine to sip on deck. seaportmuseum.org/pioneer
Take a Ride on 1930 Tugboat W.O. Decker
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure on the last surviving New York-built wooden tugboat W.O. Decker, named "Tugboat of the Year" by the prestigious Steamship Historical Society of America! These 75-minute rides promise to be an unforgettable experience, as you explore the iconic New York Harbor and take in stunning views of the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Battery, and Governors Island. As you ride on this historic vessel, you'll feel the thrill of adventure and the excitement of discovering New York City from a whole new vantage point. And, as the only surviving example of its kind that invites you aboard, W.O. Decker offers a truly unique opportunity to step back in time and experience a golden age of seafaring. Tickets are now on sale to embark on a thrilling journey aboard W.O. Decker. This experience is particularly popular with tweens, teens, and boat enthusiasts! seaportmuseum.org/decker
Looking for a unique and unforgettable way to celebrate a special occasion or impress your clients with an exciting corporate outing? Look no further than the Seaport Museum's private charters on Pioneer and W.O. Decker! These unique vessels provide the perfect backdrop for a group adventure, celebration, or corporate event. Whether you're looking to host a birthday party, anniversary celebration, or team-building outing, the Seaport Museum has got you covered. Pioneer charters range from $2,000 to $3,750 for either a two- or three-hour sail, for up to 36 people. W.O. Decker charters are $1,100 for a two-hour ride for up to 14 people. To reserve your group and book a custom charter experience today, contact charters@seany.org or visit seaportmuseum.org/charters.
Educational programs and field trips are also offered aboard both ships, and booking for school groups and summer camps are now open. Head into New York Harbor for an outdoor educational experience that your group will never forget. During a two- or three-hour sailing program, each group will enjoy one-of-a-kind activities such as hauling on ropes to raise sail, viewing the Statue of Liberty and other historic landmarks, and trawling for organisms from the bottom of the Harbor. Programs are custom-tailored to fit grade level, age groups, and curriculum, with pricing starting at $500. Scholarships are available, and Title I school groups are encouraged to apply. To learn more or to reserve your group today, contact education@seany.org.
Seaport Museum memberships include unlimited admission to museum exhibitions, invitations to special events, and great discounts year-round, including 20% off on W.O. Decker and Pioneer individual sailing tickets. Memberships start at $50 and help support Museum’s exhibitions, preserve the ships and the collections, grow public programs, and serve over 12,000 students through education initiatives. seaportmuseum.org/membership.
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12) TWO RIVER THEATER
ANNOUNCES AN EXCITING AND VIBRANT LINEUP
FOR ITS 2023/2024 30th ANNIVERSARY SEASON
Including the rock musical HAIR and August Wilson’s GEM OF THE OCEAN,
Featuring Two River favorites Crystal A. Dickinson and Brandon J. Dirden;
plus
Two world-premiere productions,
Kate Hamill’s THE SCARLET LETTER and Tony Meneses’ A THOUSAND MAIDS;
and
A Little Shakespeare production of Shakespeare’s comedy
LOVE’S LABOUR’S LOST
Two River Theater is pleased to announce its 2023/2024 30th Anniversary Season. This will be the first slate of programming at Two River for new Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen. The season kicks off in September with the groundbreaking rock musical Hair, with direction by Craig Noel Award winner James Vásquez (Under a Baseball Sky, American Mariachi) and original choreography by Mayte Natalio (Love in Hate Nation); followed by a world premiere by one of America’s most produced playwrights, Kate Hamill’s (Pride and Prejudice, Little Women) The Scarlet Letter, based on the novel by Nathaniel Hawthorne, directed by Shelley Butler (Beautiful: The Carol King Musical, A Doll’s House Part 2).
The season continues in the spring with the world premiere of A Thousand Maids, by Two River favorite Tony Meneses (The Hombres, Guadalupe in the Guest Room), which will be his fourth production in Red Bank, directed by May Adrales (Vietgone). Concluding the season will be August Wilson's Gem of the Ocean, the seventh installment in Two River’s commitment to produce each play in August Wilson’s The American Century Cycle. Gem of the Ocean will be directed by San Diego Theatre Critics Circle Award-winner Delicia Turner Sonnenberg (Trouble in Mind, Skeleton Crew), the first woman to direct an August Wilson production at Two River, with performances by Two River stalwarts Crystal A. Dickinson (Clybourne Park, The Trees) and Brandon J. Dirden (Take Me Out, Jitney). The season will also include the well-loved A Little Shakespeare series, this time presenting the comedy Love’s Labour’s Lost, adapted and directed by Tai Thompson (Warriors Don’t Cry).
TICKET INFORMATION
Subscriptions to the 2023/2024 season are now available! Two River Theater is currently offering both 3-play and 4-play packages. Renewing subscribers are encouraged to complete their renewals before June 30th in order to keep their seats. Visit https://tworivertheater.org/season-subscriptions/ or call 732.345.1400 to purchase subscription tickets. Single tickets for Hair will go on sale in July. A Little Shakespeare: Love’s Labour’s Lost is not part of the subscription series.
For more information, visit tworivertheater.org/30th-season
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